US Bridges

SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · In Alma City Limits · Structure no. 000000000500280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,910 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4 - US 1
CrossesBear Branch
LocationIn Alma City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55211, -82.46478
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2024)
Projected traffic8,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 4 - US 1 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.